Redd, of Island Tackle and Hardware, reports that speckled trout are holding from the inlet all the way back into the creeks of the Cape Fear River. Anglers in the feeder creeks working marsh edges in 4-6′ of water are having the best luck. Casting MirrOlure MR17s in chicken-on-a-chain color and in the broken glass […]

Kevin, of Island Tackle and Hardware, reports that surf fishing has remained steady on Carolina Beach. Anglers fishing with fresh shrimp on bottom rigs have landed good numbers of whiting and black drum. Inshore, the speckled trout bite has heated up. Those fishing the Cape Fear River have found fish holding on marsh banks and […]

Frank, of Island Tackle and Hardware, reports that surf fishing has stayed consistent in the Carolina Beach area. Anglers fishing the bottom have hooked up with whiting, red drum, flounder, and bluefish. A mix of fresh shrimp, sand fleas, and cut mullet have worked best. The inshore speckled trout bite has heated up as the […]

Kevin, of Island Tackle and Hardware, reports that in the Cape Fear River and waterway, speckled trout fishing has remained steady. Those casting live shrimp under a popping cork or hard baits like topwater lures and MirrOlure MR17s have produced good numbers of fish. Targeting marsh points and oyster beds have been most productive. The […]

Kevin, of Island Tackle and Hardware, reports that the beachfront has provided plenty of action for anglers fishing from both the surf and pier. Those using fresh shrimp and sand fleas have boxed whiting, croaker, and pompano. Casting Stingsilvers and Gotchas from the pier has produced good numbers of bluefish. A few slot-sized red drum […]